Owen future still in doubt

Last updated : 16 May 2004 By Chris Maxwell
It had been thought that a top four placing would convince the 24-year-old England striker to extend a contract that now has just one year remaining, but Owen has insisted that talks are still at a tentative stage.

Owen said: "We have had just one meeting about my contract. Even then we only discussed the future direction of the club. The contract in terms of the length and amount of money has not been mentioned yet because they are the least important details for me.

"Playing for a successful team is the only factor for me. I have never been interested in anything else."

A move away from Anfield is clearly still an option for the prolific Liverpool striker, but he admits that he would be unlikely to wear the colours of a rival Premiership club.

Owen added: "If it happens and I do move, it will be a massive challenge. But I cannot see myself turning out for another club in this country.

"Until my contract with Liverpool is sorted out one way or another, nothing is going to happen as far as moving is concerned. I have no reason to move, other than to be successful. If I do go it will be to win things - nothing else."